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Take Action: Oppose Chained CPI for Social Security – Care2 News …
We all know the Social Security program could be stronger – but cutting benefits to seniors is not the way to go. House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees aspects of Social Security, is considering a change to the way benefits……
MEDICARE IS 48, BUT IT’S FUTURE IS BEING THREATENED
What: A birthday celebration for Medicare and Medicaid, which has just turned 48. As we celebrate what Medicare has done for seniors, we will also call on our elected leaders to work to preserve Medicare and extend it all Oregonians……
Rep. Honda says it’s time to “scrap the cap” on Social Security payroll tax
South Bay Rep. Mike Honda Wednesday called on Congress — and his Democratic challenger, Ro Khanna — to protect and expand Social Security benefits for seniors, saying it was time to “scrap the cap” on payroll taxes. Honda called Wednesday for an end to the…
Why is the Social Security number a nine-digit number?
Ever wonder why your Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number? The 1935 Social Security Act authorized the creation of a record keeping system. The Act did not specifically mention Social Security numbers (SSN’s) as that method. Previously I have…
13 Medicare facts you need to know
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for persons 65 or older, persons of any age with permanent kidney failure, and certain disabled persons. Medicare is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency in the Department…
Ways and Means Committee seeks public input regarding Social …
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R., Mich) recently announced that the Committee is accepting public comments on bipartisan proposals to reform Medicare and Social Security. The announcement follows several hearings held by the Ways and Means Subcommittees on…
The Advocator Group, LLC Appoints Philip Racicot as Chief …
The Advocator Group, LLC, a nationwide advocacy organization for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), has appointed Phil Racicot as Chief Resolution Specialist. In this role, Racicot will draw on over 35 years of Social Security disability experience to drive optimal…
Child Identity Theft: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Do not put your child’s social security number (SSN) on school, medical,… Tell your children not to place their birthdate or address on social networking sites. Teach your children well! Educate your children on risks of giving personal information to anyone. Do Not…
Tireless voice for pension security
Labor economist and pension reform advocate Teresa Ghilarducci got into pension issues by default. As a 19-year-old graduate student in economics, Ms. Ghilarducci started working at the University of California’s Labor Research Center in Berkeley, where in the late 1970s pension…
Bamboozled: Medicare mix-up, red tape and a healthy dose of bureaucracy
Jump with us into a maze of government regulations. Non-citizens can receive Social Security and Medicare if they meet certain qualifications. They must have status as “Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence,” have sufficient work credits and must have lived in the United…